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Sleep
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Health Care
11th Grade
04/11/2013

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Term
Circadian rhythm
Definition
The biological clock; regular bodily rhythms (for example, of temperature and wakefulness) that occur on a 24-hour cycle.
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REM
Definition
Rapid eye movement sleep; a recurring sleep stage
Term
Sleep
Definition
natural loss of consciousness-as distinct from unconsciousness
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melationin
Definition
natural chemical your body produces that regulate your sleep.
Term
Insomnia
Definition
Recurring problems in failing or staying asleep.
Term
Narcolepsy
Definition
A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks.
Term
Dreams
Definition
A sequence of images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person's mind.
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Dissociation
Definition
A split in conciousness, which allows some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others.
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Sleep spindles
Definition
Bursts of rapid, rhythmic brainwave activity.
Term
How many sleep stages in 90 minutes?
Definition
Five stages
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sleep deprivation
Definition
This can lead to suprressed immune system, Fatigue and impairs concentration, creativity, and communication, irritability, and slowed performance.
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